Racism and discrimination makes no sense to me, especially discrimination in the workplace. I just cannot comprehend how people can dislike and actually HATE others based on their race, culture, religion and sexual orientation. Words hurt, sting, and can pierce through someone’s soul. So I can’t fathom how individuals can speak in such hurtful and hateful ways about fellow HUMANS. We are all human; we all bleed red blood and breath the same air. So why treat each other differently? I’ve had my share of remaining quiet while witnessing discrimination and I have decided to take a stand by NEVER staying quiet again.

Discrimination in the Workplace

My most recent story has made me realize that I should’ve stood up sooner and said more. I recently worked for a Korean woman who had her share of opinions regarding different cultures, genders, and had very strong political views. I was the receptionist therefore I answered the telephone and greeted people when they came in. My first time realizing that my boss was racist was when I received a phone call asking if we were hiring so I put the caller on hold to speak with my boss. Her response will forever remain in my mind. She said, “Do they sound black?” I didn’t know how to react. I mean how can you differentiate between one's ethnicity and culture by the sound of someone's voice? Plus I am now in the south so I already have a hard time understanding the southern accent, never mind trying to figure out their ethnicity via telephone. I was completely taken aback by that response so I said “I’m not sure how to tell someone’s race over the phone” Then she explained to me that she doesn’t like to hire black people “because they are lazy”. She continued to ask this question each time someone called asking about employment opportunities and I STAYED QUIET but deep down inside I was burning in anger. People often came in to give their resumes and if they were African American or even males she would say we weren’t hiring, when we actually were. I may not be a business owner but I think I know when there is discrimination in the workplace occurring right before my eyes.

Then came the presidential elections…..

In the social work field it is unethical to impose your views on politics, religion, sex etc on others so I somewhat expected the same respect on one's views to occur in a spa setting especially by the owner. Most people come to a spa to relax, not to talk about politics. On a daily basis I would have to listen to how amazing Donald Trump is and that everyone should vote for him. I, on the other hand, do not agree with Trump’s negative viewpoints and I believe that he has increased divisiveness among us and has brought out the worst in people. The hate and racism that was quietly stirring inside people is being brought to light because they now feel that it is acceptable to conduct this way due to Trump’s own behavior in the public eye. BUT I knew that political talk was inappropriate in the workplace so I tried my best to remain quiet and tried to ignore my boss’s daily rants. Clients would have to listen to my boss’ opinions and once she left the room they would express their frustration with Trump and also the fact that they didn’t wish to listen to all that chatter. All of the workers kept quiet and never told our boss how her clients felt because she IS THE OWNER. But now I’ve realized that nothing will change if everyone stayed quiet all the time, so regardless who the person is we all have a responsibility to speak up. Finally I had enough when she went on yet another rant with the cable technician about people on food stamps and Medicaid and how hard working people like her are being penalized by having to pay higher taxes. I finally walked away from my desk when she said “And Democrats, don’t get me started on Democrats… I HATE ALL OF THEM”. By that point I was shaking and my blood was boiling. As she spoke, the cable tech looked so uncomfortable as he nodded his head in agreement without really speaking much. That was clearly a sign for her to stop, but she didn’t. So once he left my boss went into the break room and I decided to politely approach her regarding the offensive remarks she had made. I told her that she didn’t know if that man was a democrat and she could’ve offended him and her response was “I don’t care who I offend. I’m speaking my mind and I have a right to do that”. I reminded her of the “I hate all democrats” remark and my coworker quickly tried to mediate by saying, “Well I think she meant that she doesn’t like democratic politicians, right?” WRONG!! My boss’s response was, “No I hate ALL democrats”. Well thank you very much because that means you hate ME because I am a democrat and socialist. (Talk about frustrated) Then I explained to her that I worked very hard to go to college to obtain a bachelor’s degree and I worked for 14 years straight only to move to North Carolina and have no choice but to apply for food stamps and Medicaid because I cannot obtain a full time job. I wish I could have a job that doesn't require me to apply for assistance but unfortunately it is very hard to find employment in Fayetteville, N.C. I also explained how gut wrenching it was for me while applying for benefits because I previously was a social worker who helped individuals obtain benefits and now I myself had to be on the other end, which wasn’t a pleasant feeling. Each time I have to swipe my EBT card at the grocery store a small piece of my pride chips away. Then I have someone like HER who was basically talking about ME, in front of me, to a complete stranger and my feelings were extremely hurt. She was at first unapologetic but after speaking with my coworkers she realized that she should apologize and she did. I was very grateful for the apology and it seemed sincere. ​

HERE COMES THE DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE.........

​The next day, first thing in the morning, my boss is talking about the same topic once again while acting as if nothing ever happened the day prior. I chose to stay quiet and ignore her comments. Then a colleague came into work and confronted my boss regarding her discrimination towards African Americans. I had told her about the discrimination in the midst of anger while discussing my boss’s offensive remarks. Needless to say I was pulled into the discussion and my boss screamed at us and demanded that I say that I was lying. I refused to admit that because it would’ve been false since I was not lying. I gathered up the courage, which was very difficult to do, and repeated to her word for word what she has said in the past. She fired me on the spot. But in her words she said, “I’m not firing you you’re quitting NOW!” Did she terminate my employment due to myself and another person standing up to her regarding our concerns of "discrimination in the workplace"? YES! Was this a case of retaliation due to speaking against discrimination in the workplace? YES! After this happened more stories have come to light and coworkers are now reminding her of her racist practices such as not hiring someone because “she was too dark”. I know that I can’t change someone’s beliefs but I have to stand up for what I believe in. I should’ve spoken up sooner and I should’ve said more, but I didn’t. I could’ve gone back and given her an earful of how I felt, but I didn’t. I should have spoken up sooner and shouldn't have allowed her "superior" position to deter me from doing what I believe is right.

​ So many people put their heads down and ignore injustices, which is the reason why so many inequalities occur because not everyone speaks up. We all fear losing our jobs or dread other’s reactions but we cannot allow that to silence us. What does silence solve? Absolutely nothing! If it takes one person at a time to speak up against racism, discrimination and injustices to make the world a better place then I’ll include myself in that fight for peace and justice. I am now unemployed but I feel invigorated because I finally did what was right.

​We all eventually decide to start eating healthier to lose weight, increase energy and for health reasons. But if your digestive tract and other internal organs are all fouled up with all the junk that's accumulated over time, your body isn't in a position to receive these proactive benefits! You may not even receive the nutrients & healing proprieties that you seek because your body is all clogged up and you can even get sick from all these toxins. Taking care of yourself by watching what you do and don't put into your body is important but you must first prepare your vessel. That's where CLEANSING comes into play! Detoxifying the digestive tract, liver, kidneys and gallbladder while adding vitamins and nutrients is what the It Works Cleanse does for your body!!! It contains an array of 25 foods, botanical extracts, and concentrates that help to support the liver’s detoxification function, while providing a supplemental source of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, and phytonutrients your body needs.

What causes us to need the best body cleansethere is?Have you been drinking much more than usual? Heck I sure do like a cocktail at happy hour or a nice glass of wine to end the day. But the bad part of drinking wine is that I crave salty foods like potato chips, which is another junk food that I try to resist from ingesting (although it’s so tempting). Some days we don't want to cook dinner so we order pizza. But eating fast food and takeout frequently can cause harm to our body. We don’t want our body to suffer the consequences later which is why finding the best body cleanse is pertinent to our health.

What do I think is the best body cleanse?

The It Works Cleanse is a gentle two day herbal cleanse that helps your body reset and rebalance itself so you can feel and look your best! Formulated with two proprietary blends to work with your body to help remove toxins while delivering essential nutrients and vitamins, It Works! Cleanse provides a powerful cleanse without the harsh effects other cleanses can cause. The best part?It's ONLY $36 USD as a Loyal Customer!!!! Get it now CLICK HERE

These are NOT water loss wraps. The purpose is NOT to sweat excessively which makes you uncomfortable and dying to jump in a cold shower. The It Works Ultimate Body Applicators (wraps) are designed to detox those problem areas. In fact you’re encouraged to drink more water while the body applicator is on since it is detoxing your body and releasing the bad toxins each time you urinate. The botanically based lotion on the applicator absorbs into your skin to tighten tone and firm that area. The botanicals continue to work for a remaining 72 hours after the wrap is taken off. The lotion is filled with vitamins that nourish your skin and nourishment is a key factor for skin rejuvenation, tighter skin, and a youthful appearance. The body applicators even show results after 45 minutes but you can wear them for up to 8 hours if you prefer. But the botanically based solution continues to work for 72 hours after the wrap is removed.

What Does the It Works Ultimate Applicator Do?﻿

It tightens, tones, and firms those problem areas with a botanical base formula

Minimizes the appearance of cellulite

Improves skin texture & tightness

Made with natural ingredients

Results in as little as 45 minutes and progressive results for 72 hours

Mess-free and simple to use

What are the It Works Ultimate Applicator made of?

Horse chestnut seed extract- often used to treat varicose veins and eczema.

Green Tea- used to increase metabolism, protect the skin from sun damage, and reduce wrinkles.

Bladderwrack- this herb is a nourishing and soothing agent that is often used to treat dry skin and obesity because of its high levels of nutrients.

Ivy Leaf Extract- is often used as an antiaging treatment because it tones skin and also helps to reduce stretch marks.

Horsetail leaf/stem extract- works as an antioxidant agent, protects healthy cells, and helps with the weight loss process.

Butcher’s Broom root extract- is often used for preventing and treating varicose veins and circulatory and inflammatory conditions. This herb strengthens blood vessels, increases blood flow, and reduces swelling.

Jojoba seed oil- is non-toxic and non-allergenic antioxidant therefore it does not clog pores, does not result in allergic reactions, and doesn’t irritate skin therefore it’s safe to use. It contains Vitamin E for promoting healthy and smooth skin.

Rosemary leaf oil- includes antioxidants that are used for many different reasons to promote health.

Eucalyptus leaf oil- is used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and is commonly used in aromatherapy because of its soothing effects.

Guarana seed extract- is a stimulant used to increase fat burning.

Menthol- is used to tighten pores for smoother skin and to balance skin.

There are many extreme weight loss methods available but some are too extreme and can pose a danger to your health. Making healthy food choices and exercising are the ideal ways to lose weight, but some people are unable to exercise due to health issues or physical impairments. I personally cannot run, do squats or bend like I used to due to a knee injury so my exercising is limited. But there are other ways to burn calories, boost your metabolism, lose weight, and tighten & tone your skin. I'm going to show you ways to lose weight and change your body in 90 days.

Extreme Weight Loss Methods- Step 1: CLEANSEFull body cleansing is hands down the best decision you can make regarding your health. There are various ways you can improve your health, but just like living in a new space you have to clean house and make your living space comfortable & a functioning clean environment. Your body is your temple, your home, so cleansing it is an important part of losing weight and living a healthier lifestyle plus you will feel energized & revitalized.

Extreme Weight Loss Methods- Step 2: LOSEThe first step towards the three "extreme weight loss methods" is cleansing and once the body is cleansed from all the bad toxins then the next step is losing more weight, since you will initially begin losing weight once you begin the cleanse. The next steps will begin the weight loss process.

CONTINUE YOUR DAILY GREENS INTAKE Extreme Weight Loss Methods- Step 3: TIGHTENThese extreme weight loss methods can either leave you with loose skin OR you might have some stubborn fat in your stomach or back area that you just can't seem to get rid of. Well we have a solution for that!

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]]>Wed, 06 May 2015 03:53:32 GMThttp://wrapscoachnicole.weebly.com/blog/best-mothers-day-giftsThinking of gift ideas can be stressful because we all want to give the best mothers day gifts! So here are a few of the perfect gifts to choose from!

Best Mothers Day Gifts- Supermom Gift Set

It’s a bird…it’s a plane…IT’S SUPERMOM!Keep the SUPERMOM in your life flying high with this SUPERMOM Gift Set, featuring two of our favorite Skin Line superheroes, Exfoliating Peel and Lip & Eye, PLUS a special recognition cape!• The super-powered microbeads of Exfoliating Peel take it all off so her luminous, super-self can shine.• With a tightening tensor effect, Lip & Eye will blast any bags and wrinkles to keep her delicate skin feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious.• You always saw her superhero cape, now the whole world can see it too with the accessory no #SUPERMOM should be without!Complete with gift bag and card, it’s a super-perfect way to show your SUPERMOM how much she’s loved!

Best Mothers Day Gifts- At Home FacialsNo woman wants to wear her age on her face! The best kept beauty and ageless secrets make the "best mothers day gifts"! Tighten, tone, and firm to give your face a lift in as little as 45 minutes. This cream-infused, deep hydration mask soothes skin and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles while continuously hydrating for a more beautiful you!

Tightens, tones, and firms to give your face a lifted look

Softens the appearance of those fine lines and wrinkles

Soothes and smooths through continuous hydration

Wakes up tired skin with a burst of refreshing botanicals

Just 45 minutes to a more luminous, younger-looking you.

Just $59 USD for 4 Deep Hydration Masks

Best Mothers Day Gifts- Body WrapsGive her the gift of CONFIDENCE!Expect "ultimate" results with this amazing 45-minute body Applicator! The Ultimate Body Applicator is a non-woven cloth wrap that has been infused with a powerful, botanically-based formula to deliver maximum tightening, toning, and firming results where applied to the skin.

Tightens, tones, & firms

Minimizes cellulite appearance

Improves skin texture & tightness

Mess-free and simple to use

Results in as little as 45 minutes

Progressive results over 72 hours

Made with natural ingredients

Includes 4 Applicators.Directions: Apply one Applicator to one area of your choice (such as the abdomen, back, sides, legs, arms, or buttocks) and leave on for 45 minutes. Remove and discard. Repeat after 72 hours.

Best Mothers Day Gifts- Ultimate Makeover Wrap PackThe Wrap Pack will have you wrapping your way to a tightened, toned, and firmer body with the one-two combination of the Ultimate Body Applicator™ and mini sample tube of our best-selling contouring Defining Gel™!

Work From Home Canada- Earn Monthly Income

The first step is always the hardest but I chose to just dive right in and never look back! It has been a fun journey and by far the best $99 I have ever spent. It’s only costs $99 to join the party! This includes a FREE box of wraps, and a sampling of marketing materials to get you started on your journey! Sell the 4 wraps from your kit @ $25 and earn your investment $$ back INSTANTLY to make this a risk free opportunity! Awesome! As a Distributor you get access to tons of free marketing material, training videos, and everything you need to build a successful business is at your fingertips! Not to mention a great team of mentors and a built in COMMUNITY who care about your dreams and your success to help you along your way! You can do this on social media as well from the comfort of your own home! Follow the steps to success and earn a minimum of $600 per month! This doesn't include weekly and daily income which I will discuss below as well. You make 15% commission of orders from customers and distributors that are under you which is paid monthly. So continue to grow your business and team and make more money each month! BUT for those who join by the deadline of April 30, 2015, follow the steps to success and add 5 people to your team and you get a $1,000 BONUS! Work from home in Canada now!

Work From Home Canada- Make Weekly Income

Each time you enroll a new distributor and they get 2 customers within 30 days you get a $99 bonus that week. So let's say you enroll 3 distributors and they get 2 customers their first week (which is very common) then you just made $300 that week! So imagine being at home and getting an email saying $99 was just deposited into your account all because you encouraged a new team mate to follow the steps to success. That's the easiest "way to work from home Canada"!

Work From Home Canada- Make Daily Wrap CASH

Each time you get 2 loyal customers (people who purchase items from your site at discounted prices) you get a box of 4 wraps for $25 and sell for $100! Each wrap is sold for $25 each and people are constantly asking to be wrapped so making daily cash is doable! I give cards to gas station attendents, my kids teachers and PTA moms, store clerks and each time I either sell a wrap on the spot or schedule an appointment to meet up later and wrap them! You can post on your facebook and have friends reach out to you for wraps, which is also very frequent!

Work From Home Canada- Make Party Cash

Another way to work from home in Canada is to have a wrap party in your home!! Invite friends, family & coworkers for a nice "spa day" at your house and all you have to provide is water since it's essential to stay hydrated when wrapping. You can also throw a party at a friend's house---If your friend or relative gets 5 people to attend the party than the host gets a free wrap (great incentive). This is a guaranteed minimum of $125 cash that you receive at the party (which is only an hour long). So imagine "making money at home" by throwing your own party and only having to provide wraps and water for your guests! I say that's a pretty sweet deal!

Let women and men know that they can tighten, tone, and firm their problem areas (stomach, arms, thighs, chin, back) in 45 minutes and they will be shocked at their results! Wrap each person in a private area within the home (like a bathroom or spare room) and measure where the wrap will be placed, as well as take photos, before and afterwards to better show results.

While the individuals wear the wraps they have your full attention as they listen to you explain the perks of being a loyal customer or a distributor! Loyal customers have benefits as well such as getting 10% back of each order by earning perk points towards free products and a 40% discount off all orders. This is a great way to socialiaze, meet new people, gain new customers on the spot, and set up future wrap parties!

Another "work from home Canada" idea is utilizing social media to do Virtual Wrap Parties on Facebook which is a very effective way to get customers!! We have a strong and motivational team that helps one another so once you join you will be added to the team Facebook page where you can ask questions and get help whenever needed. Plus I will be available to help you as well!

Once you join you can add me on facebook HERE or send me an email at wrapscoachnicole@gmail.com. We will exchange telephone numbers and can speak on the phone and begin our journey towards creating financial freedom for you and your family. The greatest part- We're Nationwide!

Money Making Ideas from Home- Step 1

Looking to make a $1,000 BONUS in 3 months plus a minimum monthly income of $599?!Well for those who sign up before April 30, 2015 can get this bonus plus many other weekly bonuses, monthly and daily income. The best part of it--- the daily income is CASH!

The first step towards your money making ideas from home is to Join the Team! When you join you get a FREE box of 4 wraps that value $100 so you can either sell them for that price (each wrap at $25 each) or use it on yourself. It's a one time fee of $99 to join and you get your money back from that box of wraps! What company gives you FREE products to make your money back? If you don't have the money right now you can ask family, friends, coworkers to pre-buy the wraps for $25 each and you will give them a wrap when it comes in. Other makeup and jewelry companies require a purchase beforehand and have to wait for the product to come in through the distributor, so you can do the same to pay for your business builder kit!

Money Making Ideas from Home- Step 2

WRAP FREE! Get 4 Loyal Customers within your first 30 days and receive $120 in product Credit (which can be used for two boxes of wraps). You can sell these two boxes of wraps for a total of $200 CASH! So that's already cash and commission in your first month! We have over 30 products within our company BUT the "crazy wrap thing" is the most popular because everyone is looking to tighten, tone & firm those problem areas. Plus it gives us CASH each time we sell wraps!! So this "money making idea from home" gives you cash that you can use for gas, food, put in bank to pay bills etc and no taxes are taken out because you sold it as CASH. That's the best part of this business- the daily cash we receive.

Money Making Ideas from Home- Step 3

WRAP PARTY!!

Gather your FriendsMake money at home by throwing a party at your house or at a friend's house! If your friend or relative gets 5 people to attend the party than the host gets a free wrap (great incentive). This is a guaranteed minimum of$125 cashthat you receive at the party (which is only an hour long). So imagine "making money at home" by throwing your own party and only having to provide wraps and water for your guests! I say that's a pretty sweet deal!

Let women and men know that they can tighten, tone, and firm their problem areas (stomach, arms, thighs, chin, back) in 45 minutes and they will be shocked at their results! Wrap each person in a private area within the home (like a bathroom or spare room) and measure where the wrap will be placed, as well as take photos, before and afterwards to better show results.

While the individuals wear the wraps they have your full attention as they listen to you explain the perks of being a loyal customer or a distributor! Loyal customers have benefits as well such as getting 10% back of each order by earning perk points towards free products and a 40% discount off all orders. This is a great way to socialiaze, meet new people, gain new customers on the spot, and set up future wrap parties!

Money Making Ideas from Home- Step 4

Gather customers and other distributors and make commission off their orders each month. This gives you a monthly income that keeps growing each time you add to your team. Once you start adding team members you can get weekly bonuses of $100 when they get 2 loyal customers within 30 days.

"One money making idea from home" is utilizing social media to get customers and distributors so you can add to your team from the comfort of your home! You can also do Virtual Wrap Parties on Facebook which is a very effective way to get customers!! We have a strong and motivational team that helps one another so once you join you will be added to the team Facebook page where you can ask questions and get help whenever needed. Plus I will be available to help you as well! Once you join you can add me on facebookHEREor send me an email at wrapscoachnicole@gmail.com. We will exchange telephone numbers and can speak on the phone and begin our journey towards creating financial freedom for you and your family. The greatest part- We're Nationwide! Go on the website HERE to check if your country is available.

Protein Shakes to Lose Weight- Pumpkin Pie Shake

]]>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:43:28 GMThttp://wrapscoachnicole.weebly.com/blog/valentines-card-ideasLast year I decided to take photos of my son, who was 5 years old at the time, for Valentine's Day. I wanted professional looking photos but wanted to do it myself. So I'm sharing with you the ideas I had last year and this year.

Valentine's Card Ideas- 2014

So what did I do? I went to Dollar Tree and purchased two heart decorations, dressed my son in red pants and a white button down with a bowtie, and placed him against a blank wall. And voila! They were pretty decent photos! Here are some more....but scroll down to see this year's "valentine's card ideas"! This year topped last year's photos.

Valentine's Card Ideas- 2015

This year I did something completely different. I made a KISSING BOOTH! It was so much fun. I used things I already had in the house- large poster paper, construction paper, and pallets. I put white paper in the blocks of the pallets to fill those blank spaces. I cut out hearts with white paper because I unfortunately ran out of red and taped it on to the wall. I made my son hold the pallets, which was a task but worked out well.

And of course I had to test it out in Black & White!

Lastly the best one of all the Valentine's Card Ideas!

TO MAKE IT EVEN CUTER I ADDED WORDS TO IT USING CANVA WHICH HAS BECOME ONE OF MY FAVORITE EDITING SITES.

Hope these photos gave you ideas and inspiration! Happy Valentine's Day!

]]>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:05:09 GMThttp://wrapscoachnicole.weebly.com/blog/ways-to-earn-extra-moneyJust about everyone is looking for ways to earnextra money and some are more eager than others. Some people are looking for extra spending money, to save up for a vacation, or to help pay bills and get out of debt. You can make enough money to even quit your job and have more financial freedom. I entered this company so my significant other can quit his job and go to school fulltime. I want to help him pursue his dreams without worrying about paying bills for once. So I'm letting you all in on new bonuses that are available for a limited time only plus regular income that's also available all year round.

Ways to Earn Extra MoneyIf you sign up as an It Works distributor between January 1st- March 31, 2015 you have two calendar months to rank at Ruby Level and you get a $500 BONUS! Ruby level basically means that you get three distributors signed up under you (two distributors have to have approximately 4-5 customers and the 3rd distributor has to have two people under them). As a Ruby you earn an average of $599 per month of commissions, not including daily cash each time you wrap someone. Here's the charting to explain it better:

Ways to Earn Extra MoneyThere are other bonus opportunities available for individuals that rank above Ruby rank as well and those bonuses are absolutely amazing "ways to earn extra money" and to completely PAY OFF DEBT! This year It Works has DOUBLED the Bonuses!!! So exciting!!! Here's the charting for Diamond ranking and the bonuses!! WOOHOO!!!

Ways to Earn Extra MoneyIf you're not interested in earning the Bonuses or haven't met the deadline for signing up then here's a breakdown of ways to earn extra money within this company during a gradual time. Once you join the It Works Family all you have to do is follow the steps to success and you automatically earn monthly commission, weekly bonuses, and daily cash. Join the party for a one time fee of $99 and get the business builder kit which includes marketing materials and a FREE box of wraps which you sell for $100 so you make your money back immediately. Get four loyal customers within your first 30 days and you earn $120 in FREE product that you then resell at retail price. You also get 2 boxes of wraps for $25 each so you can make $75 CASH on each box once you sell them for the retail price of $100. The final step is enrolling 3 distributors within your first 2 calendar months and It Works GUARANTEES you a minimum income of $500 per month!

If you're interested in these opportunities click the link below to JOIN or email me at wrapscoachnicole@gmail.com to receive more information. Don't worry it goes directly to me and there is NO spamming- trust me I hate that too!